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Create your resume

Applying for jobs (and sometimes when you’re applying to tertiary education), you’ll need a resume.

A resume or CV (Curriculum Vitae), is a document which details your work and study history, including all of your achievements and skills so far.

You’ll need to provide all the essential details in a professional looking, easy-to-read format.

Keep it nice and concise, as nobody will want to plough through pages and pages irrelevant information. In fact – they just won’t bother reading it at all if it’s too long.

What to include on your first ever resume?

• Your name, age and contact details
• Your education details, including the names of your schools and a list of subjects you’ve studied
• Any jobs you’ve had, including volunteer work and work experience
• A list of your skills
• Any awards or achievements
• Your hobbies and interests

There are plenty of free templates around to help you design the right resume for you. From the Simple Resume Builder at Study Work Grow, to specialised industry relevant ones if you really want to get fancy.

Before you go nuts designing your resume, you might like to read the tips in this article about the do’s and don’ts of resume writing.

Get more help

If you’re looking for more in-depth information on how to write your resume this blog could help. And if you’re unsure which skills you should incorporate, check this article out.

Create a Tax File Number

Any student will need a tax file number if they start work and all students planning on a tertiary education require one when they start. 

Importantly, current Year 12 students are reminded that they will be requested to provide their Tax File Number (TFN) on enrolment to TAFE or university next year, so it is worthwhile getting an application submitted early! 

Students must now apply for a TFN online and have their identity verified through an interview at a participating Australia Post office. To apply and to find out about participating Post Offices, visit Apply for a TFN.